Most smart TVs aren’t compatible with virtual private networks right out of the box, but pretty much any smart TV can be hooked up to a VPN. Even if your TV isn’t of the smart variety, you may still be able to use a VPN on it — as long as you have the right …
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Windows 11 Updates Getting In the Way? Take Control With These Tips
Keeping your operating system up to date is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your devices — and your data — remain secure. Thankfully, you don’t have to keep track of each and every update yourself because Windows 11 is set to automatically download and install updates by default. However, those automatic updates can sometimes …
Read More »Spotify Supergrouper Lets You Build Your Dream Band. Here’s How
You can now dream up collaborations between your favorite artists with Spotify’s new Supergrouper feature, the music streaming giant said Tuesday. The feature lets you to select from three to five different artists on the platform and create and share your own custom playlists featuring their work. “The possibilities are endless for these creative partnerships,” Spotify said, while pointing to …
Read More »Meta Expands Parental Controls for Instagram and VR
Facebook’s parent company Meta is rolling out an expanded set of parental supervision tools for Instagram and Quest VR headsets, the tech giant said Tuesday. Meta is expanding on the parental supervision features it unveiled in March, and adding new resources for parents that encourage dialogue to help foster positive online experiences for teens. For Quest VR headsets, Meta is …
Read More »Apple Reportedly Bringing Back 12
Apple is planning to bring back its 12-inch MacBook and is adding a larger, 15-inch MacBook Air, as the tech giant looks to expand its lineup of laptops, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicted Thursday. Gurman, who’s well known for his accurate predictions regarding Apple product releases, said the 15-inch MacBook Air could arrive as early as next spring, and the …
Read More »All the Ways MacOS Ventura Makes Switching from iPhone to Mac More Seamless
Apple packed a bunch of announcements into WWDC 2022 including a look at iOS 16, the company’s next major iPhone update, and WatchOS 9, the upcoming version of the Apple Watch operating system. We also saw MacOS Ventura and a set of new continuity features that aim to make your experience across your devices even more seamless. As part of …
Read More »Twitter to Shut Down TweetDeck for Mac on July 1
TweetDeck for Mac will no longer be available after July 1, Twitter tweeted Wednesday. The popular app for Mac computers allows Twitter users to view multiple columns of tweets on a single screen. “We’re saying goodbye to TweetDeck for the Mac app to focus on making TweetDeck even better and testing our new Preview,” Twitter tweeted from its @TweetDeck account. “You …
Read More »Google Maps’ Historical Street View Is Coming to iOS and Android
Google Maps’ Street View has been around for 15 years. To mark the occasion, the tech giant on Tuesday unveiled a new camera and announced it’s bringing historical Street View to Android and iOS. Historical Street View allows you to view historic imagery from a location and see how a place has changed over time, dating back to 2007 when …
Read More »Latest Zoom Updates Aim to Increase Collaboration and Engagement
Video conferencing company Zoom announced a host of new collaborative tools in a blog post Thursday. Zoom says that the updates are intended to enhance interaction between meeting attendees and make its breakout rooms even more engaging. With many businesses adapting to a more flexible, hybrid work model, Zoom is looking to innovate and help virtually reproduce some of the …
Read More »Mullvad Review: Solid Security and Privacy, But Swedish Jurisdiction is Concerning
Mullvad is a Swedish-based, independently owned, open-source VPN provider that puts security and privacy above all else. Every other VPN provider says it does as well, but Mullvad goes to great lengths to convey that it genuinely does put security and privacy first. Mullvad $5 at Mullvad Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Mullvad Like Average speed loss …
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